For the Health of it!!

Re: Lindow, Megan, How SMS Could Save Your Life. Wired News, November 4, 2004.

According to this article, doctors are using SMS systems and text messages to treat aids patients on different continents. "They use SMS to send all of this information to a central database, where Sister Mtwisha can instantly view it on her computer screen. With all of the relevant information compiled neatly in front of her, the irregularities stand out."

This is an example of how new technologies and media can help society grow. I personally feel that this is the best method to using technology - to help one another - instead of blasting someone's personal beliefs on a blog. If more money was put into programs such as the practice described in the article we would have a healthier world. People in third world countries would gain medical assistance that is lacking. People in our own nation would also gain the treatments that are needed. Wouldn't it be fantastic if our medical records were all entered into a database that could be accessed by any doctor in the world - that way in case of an emergency and you are on vacation in Guam, doctors there could efficiently treat you.

Money, money, money is the key ingredient to expanding this important role of the new media. The health industry is in dire need of a system that can give doctors the support they need and the help patients need at life-risking times.